Homecoming: National leader tours Collins country after 'crushing' debate
Collins was in her home town today but still clearly had last night's poll on her mind.
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International Hobbit Day a domestic-only event in NZ
22 September marks the birthday of Bilbo Baggins, Tolkien's most enduring creation.
New Covid-19 case at Manukau clinic
Some Manukau clinic staff understood to be isolating after patient confirmed with virus.
Go NZ: The best long walks for a short break
The best half and full-day walks when you're on a short getaway around New Zealand.
Matamata teen brawl: Victim went to gym afterwards, back at school today
Police say their inquiries into the fight are continuing.
Watch: Teens brawl in front of funeral home
Police are making inquiries into the fight outside a Matamata chapel today.
Person on life support after being hit by train
The incident happened on Hinuera Rd in Matamata.
Emergency services responding to accidents in Matamata and Greymouth
One person is believed to be seriously injured.
Police won't rule out 'following up' gang after 100-strong Matamata funeral
Waikato's acting top cop says they had extensive dialogue with the group beforehand.
'We are all just elated': Man found alive in bush after three days
"Cold and weak" but alive after three days in bush.
Where is Liam Mcpherson? Canyon staff join search
Twelve search and rescue teams are looking for the 28-year-old in the Waiorongomai Valley.
PM's former principal hits back at her comments: 'I don't want an epidemic in my community'
"We don't want a situation to develop where all of the hard work is undone."
Matamata woman's anxious 8-day wait for test results
The ministry has apologised and says its average wait time is around 24 hours.
Matamata St Patrick's Day celebration cluster rises to 61 cases
Third largest Covid-19 cluster in New Zealand is linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.
Inside the Matamata Covid 19 cluster: A case of Russian roulette
A pub, a St Patrick's Day party and a highly contagious virus. What could go wrong?
Bluff wedding cluster now second biggest in country
Clusters around the country grow, while others remain steady.
A small town's Covid-19 cluster: A bar, a St Patrick's Day party and 45 cases
All cases were linked either directly or indirectly to a Matamata bar, DHB said.
Matamata Covid-19 cluster rises to 37 cases
Waikato town's cluster has been linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.
Covid 19 coronavirus: 1 new case for Matamata, total cases tip to 24 overnight
The low number is a relief given the sudden spike in cases, Mayor Ash Tanner says.
Desperate attempts to stop Covid-19 spread in Matamata as cases grow
Officials considered road-blocking the Waikato town to stop the spread.
Matamata virus cluster linked to St Patrick's Day event
There are nine cases linked to the event at a local business
Waikato councils in a stink over leaky pipe
Matamata-Piako mayor says regional council didn't play fair in prosecuting his council.
Waihi Beach murder accused appears in court
A 21-year-old Matamata man faces a murder charge after an incident on January 4.
It's Christmas all year round for Te Puke shopkeeper
Dr Angela Thomson passed up a career in law to open her own Christmas shop in Te Puke.
Americans - and the PM - react to Stephen Colbert's New Zealand Week
What did Americans think of Stephen Colbert's quest to become The Newest Zealander?
Tens of thousands of dollars spent on briefing this term's councillors
Five Waikato councils whisk councillors away to retreats to brush up on council business.
Person killed in crash near Morrinsville
The incident happened on a rural road near Morrinsville.
Person hit and killed by truck in Manurewa
Great South Rd is closed in both directions following the crash.
Trial date set for Matamata man accused of partner's death
Paraki Edwards will spend another 14 months in custody after a trial date was set today.
Hobbiton: Middle England to Middle Earth
Matamata's lead tourist attraction reviewed by folk from the Shires
Cyclist dies at scene of crash in Matamata, State Highway 27 closed
Emergency services are on the scene, with a helicopter also dispatched.
Local Focus: Māori Land Wars theme for youth holiday programme
Students spend school holidays studying history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
SH27 closed after minibus crash
A minibus crash has closed State Highway 28 at Tatuanui, north of Matamata.
Truck driver admits fatal crash, despite having no memory of it
Johnathan Coombe says he doesn't remember why his truck drifted across the centre line.